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Ronald Aliija

Ronald Aliija

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Ronald is a self-motivated and hard-working Academician in the Banking, Accounting and Finance professionals with proven knowledge and experience in practicing and teaching Banking and Finance. The combination of his personal characteristics, team-work and practical finance management skills as well as tutoring skills make him. He has more than Ten (10) years of both practicing in the Finance field as well as teaching Banking and Finance related subjects. This has adequately advanced his multi-tasking skills which has greatly exposed him and enabled him to grow academically and professionally as he has been involved in teaching and learning, research, Community service and administration. He is able to take up challenges towards knowledge impacting, finance and quality improvement while contributing greatly to the achievements of Institutions’ goals and objectives amidst promoting professionalism.

2025: Certificate in Administrative Law, Makerere University

2023 To date: PhD Candidate (Business Administration- Banking and Finance), Mbarara University of Science and Technology

2016: Masters of Business Administration with Specialization in Finance, Mountains of the Moon University

2013: Bachelor of Banking and Development Finance, Mountains of the Moon University

  1. Aliija, R. (2015). Challenges and merits of studying in young African universities. In D. Magumba & M. S. Titus (Eds.), Development matters: MMU Yearbook 2015 (pp. 67–70). Mountains of the Moon University.
  2. Aliija, R., & Muhangi, B. W. (2017). The effect of loan appraisal process management on credit performance in microfinance institutions (MFIs): A case of MFIs in Uganda. International Journal of Science and Research, 6(4), 2283–2289. https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=ART20172815
  3. Mugisha, F. A., Erem, E., Nimusiima, P., Kagwa, C., & Aliija, R. (2023). Collaborative efforts by a university, government and agricultural cooperatives (ACs) to develop a credit facilitation tool: Evidence from Kamwenge and Sheema Districts in Uganda. International Journal of Social Science and Human Research, 6(8), 4670–4686. https://ijsshr.in/v6i8/8.php
  4. Kataike, J., Mawenu, R., Mbabazi, G. M., Niwaha, M., Asiimwe, M., Tumuramye, P., Kato, P. S. B., Aliija, R., Rubalema, A., & Muhangi, B. (2024). Determining marketing channel preferences among smallholder tilapia and catfish farmers in the Rwenzori Region. Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, 15(8), 113–127. https://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/JEDS/article/viewFile/62686/64759
  5. Tumuramye, P., Nimusima, P., Kisembo, R., Aliija, R., & Bashabomwe, K. (2025). Gender and family roles: An analysis of performance of small and micro enterprises in Kabundaire and Mpanga markets, Fort Portal Tourism City, Uganda. Science Journal of Business and Management, 13(2), 90–104. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.sjbm.20251302.14
  6. Tamale, F., Mpangwire, V., Mutebi, H., Tumuhe, H., Akisimire, R., Aliija, R., Ssembatya, B., Ndaazano, K., Kabasinguzi, B., Mwesige, R., Akampa, C., & Komunda, M. B. (2025). Social media usage: Mediator of governance team role performance and SACCO performance. African Journal of Business Management, 19(5), 75–88. https://doi.org/10.5897/AJBM2025.9604

Principal Investigator on an Award for the MMU-RIF 2023/24 1st Edition on the proposal titled “Digital Financial Innovation and Financial Performance: Examining the Mediating Effect of Financial Inclusion among SMEs in Central and Western Uganda”.

Masters and Postgraduate Level

Student’s Name and Reg. Number: Tusiime M. Geoffrey- 2022/U/MMU/MBA/017

Research Title: Tax Compliance And Financial Performance: The Moderating Effect Of Tax Knowledge Among Small And Medium Enterprises In Fort Portal City.

Student’s Name and Reg. Number: Chance Kenneth- 2023/U/MMU/MBA/00132

Research Title: The effect of alternative channels of Banking on service delivery to customers who bank in most Commercial Banks in Fort Portal Tourism city.

Student’s Name and Reg. Number: Mugume Amon- 2023/U/MMU/MBA/01053

Research Title: Tax Compliance and Local Revenue Performance, the Moderating Role of Local Revenue Management in Kyenjojo District Local Government

Student’s Name and Reg. No.: Tuhaise Shamilah- 2024/U/MMU/PGDPPM/01121

Review Paper Title: Exploring determinants of male involvement in family planning services in Uganda: A Systematic Review

Bachelor’s Degree Level

Students’ Names: Nakabuye Fatuma Suzan 2020/U/MMU/BBDF/003, Kule Jeremiah 2020/U/MMU/BBDF/006 and Kabaseke Mathew 2020/U/MMU/BBDF/002

Research Title: Relationship between Internet Banking Services and Financial access By Retail Businesses in Kabundaire and Mpanga Markets in Fort Portal City.

Students’ Names and Reg. Numbers: Ahumuza Rachael 2021/U/MMU/BAF/011, Kobusinge Daphine 2021/U/MMU/BAF/008, Balinda Moses 2021/U/MMU/BAF/012, Biira Loreen 2021/U/MMU/BAF/010 and Muhindo M Vanisa 2021/U/MMU/BAF/013

Research Title: The Relationship between Value Added Tax and Financial Performance of Small and Micro Enterprises in Kabundaire Market, Fort Portal City.

Continuous Professional Development Training Courses

  1. Certificate of Participation in Financial Literacy Training of Trainers by the Bank of Uganda (2024).
  2. Certificate of Participation in a Comprehensive training on “The Evolving Role of the 21st Century Accountant, Auditor, Finance Officer, Budget Heads and Cost Managers” at the Association of African Universities Secretariat, Accra- Ghana (2019).
  3. Certificate of Participation in a Training on Financial Management organized by African Centre of Excellence in Agro-ecology and Livelihood Systems (ACALISE) in conjunction with Communication Research and Innovations (2018)
  4. Certificate of attendance in Financial Reporting, Audit & Taxation Seminar by The Association of Accounting Technicians of Uganda (2018).
  5. Certificate of attendance in Financial Management and Taxation Seminar by The Association of Accounting Technicians of Uganda (2018).
  6. Certificate in in-depth Office Automation Course by Howest University College (February, 2017).
  7. Certificate in Gender Training by Mountains of the Moon University- Fort Portal and GIZ (November, 2013).
  8. Certificate in Risk Management for Financial Institutions by Mountains of the Moon University- Fort Portal (June, 2013).
  9. Certificate in Computerized Accounting Training (Quick Books Software) by Mountains of the Moon University- Fort Portal (April, 2012).
  10. Certificate in New Product Development Research by Mountains of the Moon University- Fort Portal (November, 2011).